Miss Grand International 2022: New crown, schedule of events


For the fourth time in its 10-year history, the Miss Grand International Organization has introduced a new crown for its 10th anniversary edition in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia this October.

The "golden crown" was made by jewelry designer from Venezuela, George Wittels, and will be worn by 2022, 2023, and 2024 Miss Grand International winners.

Miss Grand International 2022 will take place at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC) on October 25. The grand final show will stream live on its official YouTube channel Grand TV.

Over 40 contestants have already been confirmed so far to participate in the upcoming international event where the reigning queen Nguyen Thuy Thuc Tien of Vietnam will crown her successor.

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa and the Le Meridien Jakarta have been announced as the official residence of the contestants while they are in Bali and Jakarta during their pre-pageant activities, preliminary and final competition.

Here is the partial schedule of events released by the organization:

October 9 - Sportwear Competition (Bebek Tepi Sawah, Ubud)

October 11 - Bali Agung The Grand Show (Bali Safari and Marine Park)

October 20 - National Costume Competition (Sentul International Convention Center)

October 21 - Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2023 (Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE)

October 22 - Preliminary Competition (Sentul International Convention Center)

October 25 - Final Competition (Sentul International Convention Center)

Photo: Miss Grand International

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